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17 March 2026

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Why a Dearborn judge just halted the Grosse Pointe manslaughter prosecution

A significant development has taken place in the high-profile Grosse Pointe manslaughter case tied to a 2023 fatal teen crash. A Dearborn judge has removed a special prosecutor from the case, returning charging authority to Wayne County prosecutors. The decision comes after a citizen’s warrant and involves a Grosse Pointe Farms district judge’s earlier actions. The case is now paused while the special prosecutor appeals, with the next hearing set for May 27.

Could Grosse Pointe’s Zach Werenski be the Red Wings’ missing piece?

An NHL analysis piece highlights defenseman Zach Werenski, a Grosse Pointe native and lifelong Red Wings fan, as a prime trade target for Detroit. The article argues that his elite scoring and power-play skills could transform the team’s blue line, while acknowledging the steep cost in prospects and draft picks such a blockbuster deal would require.

Also on today’s calendar:

  • Chamber Music at the Scarab Club presents Folias Duo & Hummel Trio
  • And 3 more events.

Today’s riddle:

What tastes better than it smells? 🤔
Answer:Your tongue

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Friday:
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News we’re reading

  • Judge yanks special prosecutor from Grosse Pointe manslaughter case
    A Dearborn judge has removed a special prosecutor from the high-profile Grosse Pointe manslaughter case tied to a 2023 fatal teen crash, sending charging authority back to Wayne County prosecutors. The case, which stems from a citizen’s warrant and involves a Grosse Pointe Farms district judge’s earlier actions, is now paused while the special prosecutor appeals, with the next hearing set for May 27.

  • Why the Red Wings should trade for Blue Jackets superstar
    An NHL analysis piece spotlights defenseman Zach Werenski, a Grosse Pointe native and lifelong Red Wings fan, as a prime trade target for Detroit. It argues his elite scoring and power-play skills could transform the team’s blue line, while acknowledging the steep cost in prospects and draft picks such a blockbuster deal would require.

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Featured events

Sunday March 8
Chamber Music at the Scarab Club presents Folias Duo & Hummel Trio
217 Farnsworth, Detroit
3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday March 14
USAFA Blue Delta Concert — The War Memorial
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm

Wednesday March 18
Baby Time @ Woods
Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
9:30 am

Thursday March 26
Dave Bennett
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:00 pm

Saturday March 28
Sketches of the Morning Sky – March 28, 7:30pm – Grosse Pointe Park
Schaap Center, 15001 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
7:30 pm

Thursday April 2
Royal Oak JV Baseball @ Grosse Pointe South
Grosse Pointe South High School, 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms
4:00 pm

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Events Nearby

Friday March 6
Zen Zedravec
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms
6:30 pm

Saturday March 7
Yoga Storytime with Miss Mo
Grosse Pointe Public Library — Ewald Branch, 15175 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
10:00 am

Sunday March 8
Daylight Savings Time – Spring Forward
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Grosse Pointe Artists Association – History of Mapping Michigan
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms
2:00 pm

Monday March 9
City Council Meeting
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar, 15115 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park
7:00 pm
The Laughing Stacks Book Club
Grosse Pointe Public Library – Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
7:00 pm

Tuesday March 10
Storytime Shuffle With Miss Mo
Grosse Pointe Public Library — Ewald Branch, 15175 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park
9:30 am

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